Chios

//ˈki.ɑs// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the Aegean islands of Greece.
  2. 2
    The capital of the island of Chios, Greece.
  3. 3
    A domestic sheep breed commonly accepted to be originated on the Greek island of Chios.

Etymology

From Latin Chios, from Ancient Greek Χίος (Khíos).

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